Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW

11/01/2025

What helps people stay alive in dark times? I'm addressing this timely topic at a free talk via Zoom this Thursday, Nov. 6, at 1:15p Pacific time.

The talk incorporates my personal experiences with suicidality and post-traumatic growth while also giving bigger picture advice about surviving today's troubling times.

To register, you can scan the QR code in the attached photo or go to this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZNgCJDXQDGZEzNmnlPwNw?ampDeviceId=d96e1c53-7a06-4151-9980-17c6923b2cfb&SessionId=1758912009473&DeviceId=d96e1c53-7a06-4151-9980-17c6923b2cfb&SessionId=1758912009473&_gl=1*1gkxso8*_gcl_au*MjEyOTI5NTc0Mi4xNzUzMzAyNjY4LjYwNzA1ODY2OS4xNzU4ODM3NTAzLjE3NTg4Mzc1MDI.*_ga*MTg4MzAzNzg0MS4xNzA3MjUwNDkz*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NTg5MTIwMTckbzE1MCRnMSR0MTc1ODkxMjIzOSRqOCRsMCRoMA #/registration

09/03/2025

Jay Valusek describes six coping strategies that helped him after his 28-year-old daughter died by su***de.

08/06/2025

This is an excellent summary of my book Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals. Perhaps my favorite part:

"Freedenthal unpacks the importance of seeing suicidal thoughts as expressions of profound emotional distress, not merely as clinical red flags. She challenges professionals to lean into the discomfort and to replace fear-driven reactions with compassionate inquiry. The theme is not just about preventing death—it’s about facilitating connection, fostering hope, and helping people feel seen in their darkest moments."

Thank you, Tal Gur!

What if knowing exactly what to say could truly save a life? In Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals, Stacey Freedenthal distills her years of experience into a guide that is both practical and profoundly compassionate, equipping therapists and professionals with the to...